TurkeyPants...Nicole

I predict that I will be there if you are!

I predict that I will really REALLY want to be there if there is one! 

One thing we found that helps is this snazzy curtain rod...
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/Extend-A-Shower-Bronze-Finish/75212/&?&affiliateid=5193&gclid=CJPg0PjzscMCFQIdgQodTTsAPA
 
It folds out so that you're not fighting the curtain the whole time, and then easily folds back in when you're done so it's out of the way.
 
We use our shower all the time and this was a great find for us.  Just be sure you measure before you install.  We wanted to put one of these in the hybrid we had before this TT but it wouldn't fit.

Andplusalso I ordered our Fort Fiends sign so it must be official!

Non-refundable deposits made! Refundable deposits made! Vacation time fully approved! Bags are packed! See you there! :banana:

It looks like this is a viable option to combine Disney Gift Cards that are received throughout the year. And, if you buy a bunch of the gift cards from Target with the Target Red card to get a 5% discount, you can combine them also - that discount would save you $50/$1000 plus you would get an additional $20 reward from the vacation account.
 
Also, you can make deposits by credit card - if you were to use your Disney Visa Card, you could get Rewards on that in addition to the $20/$1000 reward that this account offers.

It's funny that you posted this today because I just found it yesterday! I like the idea, but most local banks have Vacation Savings Accounts that you can set up to earn interest on your savings. That said, as soon as we book a Disney Vacation, I turn into a "OMG WE'RE GOING! PLEASE TAKE ALL OF MY MONEY RIGHT NOW EVEN IF I DON'T HAVE IT! WHAT CAN I BUY THAT'S DISNEY RELATED? IS 10 MONTHS EARLY TOO SOON TO PACK?" type of planner. This might be a good way to satisfy my "DISNEY TAKE MY MONEY" fix on a more affordable basis.

Hey, I resemble that remark! For the record I'm not crazy my mother had me tested I'm enthusiastic. There's a difference.

Hey, I resemble that remark! For the record I'm not crazy my mother had me tested I'm enthusiastic. There's a difference.

It may be a blessing in disguise that it's fully booked.
 
The campground will be packed.
It's another Star Wars nerd fest weekend at DHS.
It's the "24 hour rock your Disney side" fiasco.
It's going to be in the 90s.
The crowd levels are expected to be a 9+ out of 11. That's spring break levels.
But the worst thing is that you might run into Mo and her crazy sister in-law.
 
I'm heading to Atlanta and leaving the mayhem behind.

Hmmm... most of the FL fiends are bugging out just when we're headed that way.  If I weren't certifiably insane I might be offended.   :rofl2:

Nah - we'll have plenty of time. 
 
We've got 2 drivers and it's only about a 19 hour ride.  We should be there in plenty of time to shower, change and make our 5:00 ADR at Kona!
 
:D

Thanks Marty!!  :heartsmiley:
 
This was definitely an impromptu "oh why the heck not" trip. As I mentioned to Jason, I wish we were taking the truck, then we could pick up Fiends along the way... but given the mileage on the truck, it would have been cheaper to fly! 
 
 
Um... I'm pretty sure all breakfast will be hot if eaten outside. As will everything else (me included).
 
Last year it was 91 in the shade.  I'm pretty sure it was 85 by 7am.  Forecast as of now is partly cloudy and 92.
 
As I said last time... this will be fun, but it will not be pretty.  :holysheep:

I feel like this is a challenge of some sort and we agreed no challenges for this trip. Knock it off. We both know I can handle it, I'm amazing. :batman:

I'm coming up there just so I can partake and share in your excellent adventure.

At 8pm tonight, all of you sane Fiends out there yell out.
ARE YOU TWO OUT OF YOUR MINDS?
It has to be loud enough for their hubbys to hear, so that they can start the paperwork for admittance into the loony bin.
 
They'll of course need a Florida attorney as they'll be picked up at the parks. As there are two Florida Fiend lawyers, it's doable, even though one of them might be doing the silly event and probably won't serve the papers to Mo and Nicole, but Gail will.

If yesterday was a sampling of what's to come - Disney won't know what hit it. :jumpforjoy

Ditto!!  :D
 
...actually there is a better than pretty darned good chance that Nicole (aka TurkeyPants) and I have finagled a way to make  a "what are you whackos thinking?!?!" road trip down for this.
 
...as in, we have booked a room
 
... and have magic bands
 
...and I bought a park ticket (she has an AP)
 
...and scheduled FP+
 
...and made a couple of ADRs
 
 
Bring on the insanity!!
 
 
:bf-birddancingsmiley:

I have :) --I've done all 5 Florida races--Everest 5K, ToT 10miler, Wine and Dine 1/2, Donald 1/2, and Princess 1/2. 
 
The Donald and Princess have the same course. You start by Epcot, run to MK (passing the transportation center and Contemporary resort)--you go through Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, run through the castle, Liberty square, and exit through the back gate by Splash. You go back to Epcot, run through Future World, and finish in the parking lot. The in-park time is very short and most of the race is on main roads. There are some characters and photo-ops along the course.
 
The race starts at 5:30am and they like you to be in corrals about an hour before. Bus transportation begins at 3am--very early morning! If you're in a lower corral letter, you'll be waiting about an hour or so until the higher corrals leave. You need to have a proof of time from a 10K to request a higher corral. The higher you are, the less crowds you will encounter. I've heard of crowding issues in the lower corrals due to a high % of walkers. You have to maintain a 16min mile or will be picked up and removed from the course. Also the higher your corral, you will experience smaller lines for character photos along the course.
 
If you are new to running, I feel the Princess is tailored well for this. All sorts women of various age ranges and fitness types are at this race. Many choose to dress up in costumes and just make it fun!
 
If you're interested, be prepared to register on the day it opens, July 15. The races are becoming very popular and many sell out on the first day. My favorite race thus far has been Wine and Dine. You go through 3 parks--AK, Studios (running through Osborne Lights), run along the Boardwalk, and finish through Epcot. There is an after party in Epcot with the food and wine booths.
 
Sorry so long! Let me know if there's anything I didn't cover!

Awah shucks, I was just about to sign up. 

I liked almost everything about the cabins. The only thing I could complain about is that you can't really comfortably relax outside because you only have a picnic table.
 

 

 

 

Book it as a surprise! "Happy I love you day! We're going on a cruise!"

Book it as a surprise! "Happy I love you day! We're going on a cruise!"

Um... sure. It's your brother-in-law that would appreciate it...

Because, schmuck face, you pooh-poohed Ray's awesome find.
 
Therefore you shall walk while I tour the Fort in comfort and Snarky style.